Sir Roger Bannister, who celebrates his 80th birthday this month, will forever
be remembered for this historic moment 55 years ago when he broke the four
minute mile barrier.

But perhaps we should also be saluting the dedicated reporter just behind him who appears to have invented the mobile phone just for the occasion, and is already calling his office with his scoop. Does anyone know the identity of this enterprising young chap? And for that matter, can anyone explain why someone in the background appears to be brandishing a sword?